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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

State volleyball hits the Ford Wyoming Center, and the Mustangs host a semifinal

Plus, the Riverside Hotel closes over possible asbestos and Casper updates its building code.

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State volleyball is in Casper through Saturday, and Kelly Walsh came in 34-⁠0

The 4A championship is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday

  1. Nov. 54A opens at 1 p.m.; Kelly Walsh meets Star Valley at 6 p.m.
  2. Nov. 64A semifinals are set for 4:30 and 6 p.m.
  3. Nov. 74A third place is at 2:30 p.m.; the championship is at 4:30 p.m.

Sources: Oil City News, Sheridan Media

If you like volleyball, head to the . The State Volleyball Championships run through Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sheridan Media has the 4A, 3A and 2A brackets, all played in Casper.

  • Tickets: $7.25 to $13.40
  • Friday consolation games: 1 and 2:30 p.m., loser out
  • Also playing: 3A and 2A teams from across Wyoming
  • Natrona County: not in the field

Kelly Walsh is 34-0 and was set to open Thursday against Star Valley at 6 p.m. Coach Jeff Barkell said he'd like to see Casper kids do well, so he wishes both city teams were there.

“The bigger the moment, the harder they play.”

Kelly Walsh coach Jeff Barkell

34-0Kelly Walsh's record going into the state tournament

Barkell said the Trojans' goal is to end the season with as many wins as possible.

Source: Oil City News

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News Notes

Football

If you're heading out Friday night, top-ranked Natrona County hosts Cheyenne Central in the state semifinals. The listing has the 4A semifinal from 6 to 10 p.m. at Dick Cheney Alumni Field, with $5 tickets. Casper Star-TribuneGoFan

Building code

The Casper City Council on Tuesday approved an overhaul of the city's building regulations, adopting the 2024 International Building Code and the 2024 International Fire Code. Licensed contractors will need four hours of continuing education each year. Oil City News

Casper permit fees start at $60 and climb with project value

Project valuePermit fee
Up to $500$60
Up to $100,000$1,090
Over $100,000$1,090 plus $5.60 per extra $1,000

Source: Oil City News

Riverside Hotel

The & Conference Center and the Whiskey Butter restaurant at 300 West F St. were ordered temporarily closed by the Natrona County Health Department over possible asbestos exposure, according to notices at the building. The hotel's website isn't allowing reservations. Oil City News

Animal Services

Local leaders broke ground Thursday, Nov. 5 on the new building. Manager Jodi Becker said the current facility has served the community for more than 40 years but can no longer meet the needs of modern welfare. Oil City News

Food drive

Food Bank of Wyoming and Smith's Food and Drug are hosting a community food drive Nov. 1-15 in Wyoming cities. The food bank's release says 1 in 6 people in Wyoming face hunger. Oil City News

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Wyoming wind has taken on plenty of things, and this time it pummeled the Casper College neon Thunderbird. The mascot is glowing again, thanks to Casper neon artist Connie Morgan of GloW Neon Lights. Morgan recalls that welding students made the sign in the early 60s. Take that, wind.

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Good Day Casperto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

State volleyball hits the Ford Wyoming Center, and the Mustangs host a semifinal

Plus, the Riverside Hotel closes over possible asbestos and Casper updates its building code.

The TLDR

  1. State volleyball runs through Saturday at the Ford Wyoming Center
  2. Mustangs host Cheyenne Central in a 4A football semifinal
  3. Casper updates its building code and permit fees
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